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Governor Cooper's Executive Order 204
On March 23, 2021, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina would relax some COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 204 took effect March 26 at 5 pm and is set to expire April 30 at 5 pm. The state’s general mask mandate remains in effect. Executive Order No. 204 has three general categories of occupancy restrictions: up to 100 percent capacity, 75 percent capacity, and 50 percent capacity. All businesses must continue to maintain the 6 feet of distance requirement between patrons and implement other safety protocols as they expand their capacity. 

Executive Order No. 204 also increased mass gathering limits. The number of people who may gather indoors increased from 25 to 50 and the number of people permitted to gather outdoors increased from 50 to 100. This Order also fully lifted the restriction on the late-night sale and service of alcoholic beverages on bars, restaurants, and other establishments.

Highlights

Indoors and Outdoors up to 100% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing:
 
  • Museums and Aquariums
  • Retail Businesses
  • Salons, personal care and grooming businesses, tattoo parlors

Indoors up to 75% and Outdoors up to 100% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing:
 
  • Restaurants 
  • Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
  • Recreation (e.g., bowling, skating, rock climbing)
  • Fitness and Physical Activity Facilities (e.g., gyms, yoga studios, fitness centers)
  • Pools
  • Amusement Parks

Indoors and Outdoors up to 50% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing:

  • Bars
  • Movie Theaters*
  • Gaming Facilities*
  • Meeting, Reception, and Conference Spaces
  • Lounges (including tobacco) and Night Clubs
  • Auditoriums, Arenas, and other venues for live performances
  • Sports Arenas and Fields (includes professional, collegiate, and amateur)
Annual Water Quality Report
The Town of Weaverville’s annual Water Quality Report reflects testing completed by the Town during 2020. Once again, the Town has no violations to report. In this report there are some great facts about our water source, water treatment plant and water distribution system, along with appropriate contact numbers for questions about all aspects of the Town's water. If there are any questions in regard to the Water Quality Report, please call Trent Duncan, Water Resources Superintendent, at (828) 658-2417.
Safety Topics from the Weaverville Police Department
Why are some streets one-way?

A one-way street is a traffic management option designed to reduce intersection conflicts for pedestrians and vehicles. There are many reasons why a particular street is dedicated to one-way traffic such as the roadway being narrow, to resolve traffic congestion, to eliminate tough turns, or to make it safer for pedestrians. Each of those reasons apply on two one-way streets in Weaverville: Florida Avenue next to Well Bred Bakery and Pine Street next to the library. 
 
How can you know a street is one-way? You will recognize the one-way signs at the entrance of the road. There should be signs and markings at the opposite end, too, that indicate if you are about to travel the mistaken direction. The road may be marked "Do Not Enter" as you approach a one-way street from the wrong side. Florida Avenue has two regulatory signs and a painted roadway warning to deter drivers from proceeding on the improper course. If you are trying to emerge from Florida Avenue onto Main Street (after having driven the wrong direction) you will learn that there is insufficient sight distance, heavy pedestrian congestion, and you will likely create a traffic jam since an oncoming car will not have room to pass you on this narrow route. Pine Street at Main Street has many pedestrians as well, considering the library, church, a bustling restaurant, and a crosswalk are all in close proximity. Vehicles, therefore, are supposed to only proceed east on Pine Street, away from Main Street. To put it simply, ignoring the one-way indicators is very dangerous!
 
Be mindful of these areas and other one-way streets where you travel. As the weather is improving, more and more people will be out to enjoy Weaverville. Everyone should play their part to make the experience as safe as possible. 
Special Message from the Planning Department
In 2019 the North Carolina General Assembly adopted the long debated and worked upon Chapter 160D which is the first major recodification and modernization of municipal and county development regulations since the early 1900’s. The changes to the statutes as a result of 160D affect the language of local ordinances, the options for local decision making processes, and administrative practices related to development regulations. Text amendments to the Town’s subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance are necessary as portions of 160D denote mandatory legislative changes for local jurisdictions. In the coming months staff, in conjunction with Town Council and the Planning Board, will be working to ensure that the Town’s land development regulations are compliant with state statute as a result of these recent changes.

With a deadline of July 1, 2021, staff will be presenting ordinance revisions related to 160D to the Planning Board and Town Council for review over the coming months. A staff final draft of the proposed revisions has been completed and is available for review upon request. Please check in to future versions of the Town’s newsletter to receive additional information.

Additional information related to the new Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes may be found at the link provided below.
Staff would like to take the opportunity to recognize the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, who play an integral role on matters pertaining to the Town’s planning and land use issues. These members of our community volunteer a tremendous amount of time and effort in service to the Town. 
Planning Board

Chair, Gary Burge
Vice-Chair, Catherine Cordell
Rachael Bronson
John Chase
Suzanne Devane
Bob Pace
Andrew Willis

Board of Adjustment

Chair, Tycer Lewis
Vice-Chair, Cindy Wright
Paul Clauhs
Gene Knoeful
Peter McGuire
Roger Parkin
Mark your calendars
Celebrate Earth Day
Hundreds of millions around the globe took part in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, inspired by Earth Day 2020’s theme of Climate Action, and Earth Day now turns that progress, enthusiasm, and resilience toward the 2021 theme - Restore Our Earth. Weaverville's Mayor, Al Root, signed the Town's Proclamation recognizing Thursday, April 22, 2021, as Earth Day, encouraging all citizens and residents of Weaverville to join the Town in celebrating the earth by planting more trees and by participating in the Town’s Arbor Day celebration on May 24, 2021.
Celebrate Arbor Day
The Town of Weaverville will be holding its annual Arbor Day program on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:00am in the Main Street Nature Park. The Town will be honoring the legacy of Mary "Bett" Stroud, former Mayor and Town Council member. The public is invited to attend this important observance. Mark your calendars!
Town Elected Officials & Contact Information
Mayor & Town Council

Al Root, Mayor

Doug Jackson, Vice Mayor

Dottie Sherrill, Councilwoman

Patrick Fitzsimmons, Councilman

Andrew Nagle, Councilman

Jeff McKenna, Councilman
Town Manager Selena Coffey

Town Hall Physical Location:
30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787

Phone:
(828) 645-7116

Town Hall Business Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm
(closed from 12:30-1:30pm)

Town Council Meetings:
4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm